expansion all contributed to another excellent quarter for Wm . WrigleyJr . WWY , which reported a 20% increase in earnings per share in its second quarter. Wrigley ' s performance in the first half of 2007 has been ahead

Tuesday morning, Wm . WrigleyJr . WWY reported mixed second-quarter results, with continued weakness ..... sales in the U.S. were up a disappointing 3% in the quarter, Wrigley ' s international segments continued to perform well. Sales in Asia

On Thursday, Wm . WrigleyJr . WWY announced that its shareholders had voted to approve the acquisition of the firm by Mars for $80 per share. The company expects to close the deal Oct. 6. Upon the closing of the transaction, we will discontinue coverage of the shares.

Given the recent deterioration in the credit markets and general uncertainty in financial institutions worldwide, we feel it is prudent to raise our fair value uncertainty rating for Wrigley WWY at this time. Although we don't foresee a problem with Mars closing the deal to acquire Wrigley, the ...

United States or Western Europe impacted Wrigley ' s performance. While sales were in line with our assumptions, Wrigley ' s margins were much higher than we anticipated ..... a myriad of opportunities to leverage Wrigley ' s global footprint.

Berkshire Hathaway BRK.B indicated that it is a financier in privately held candymaker Mars' deal to acquire Wm . WrigleyJr . WWY . We think this is a classic Warren Buffett move, as Berkshire becomes part owner in yet another iconic American

Wm . WrigleyJr . WWY runs its business for ..... We are concerned about Wrigley ' s continued struggles in ..... results were outstanding. Wrigley ' s EMEAI segment (primarily ..... growth and an increase in Wrigley ' s sales for the year. The